First & Last Centuries of 2025: The cricketing calendar of 2025 opened and closed with centuries that highlighted the game’s scope across formats and nations. From patient Test innings to high octane white ball knocks and these landmark hundreds framed the year’s rhythm.
The first and last centuries in Tests, ODIs and T20Is were not just personal milestones but decisive contributions that shaped match outcomes and defined key moments in international cricket.
First Test Century of 2025
The first Test century of the year came off the bat of Afghanistan’s Rahmat Shah, a composed 139 in the second innings against Zimbabwe on January 2 in Bulawayo. His knock anchored Afghanistan’s total of 363 and proved vital in a hard fought 72 run victory. It was a statement performance that underlined Afghanistan’s growing maturity in the longest format.
First ODI Century of 2025
New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips made a cracking start to the year for the ODI format, reaching a blistering unbeaten 106 against Pakistan in Lahore on February 8. Facing only 74 deliveries, Phillips mixed power with precision as New Zealand chalked up 330 in a tri-series encounter. His innings provided the platform for a commanding 78 run win and set the tone for aggressive one-day batting in 2025.
First T20I Century of 2025
The first T20I century of the year belonged to Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera, and what a way to usher in something new. On January 2, in Nelson, he smashed 101 off just 46 balls against New Zealand, with Sri Lanka’s total of 218 proving just enough as they edged the hosts by seven runs with Perera’s fearless approach defining the match.
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Last Test Century of 2025
As the year drew to a close, Devon Conway claimed the final Test hundred of 2025. Conway, batting at Mount Maunganui on 18 December was undefeated on 100 in New Zealand’s second innings against the West Indies. The calm, assured innings capped a dominant performance, New Zealand winning by 323 runs.
Last ODI century of 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal signed off the ODI calendar with authority for India. Chasing 271 against South Africa, he struck an unbeaten 116, guiding India to a nine-wicket win with 61 balls to spare. The innings summed up India’s depth and composure at the top of the order as the year came to an emphatic close.
Last T20I Century of 2025
The final T20I hundred of the year came from Malaysia’s Muhammad Haziq Aiman. He hammered 113 against the Philippines on December 9 in Bangkok as Malaysia posted 201. It was a crushing 114 run victory, highlighting the expanding footprint of T20 cricket beyond traditional powerhouses.
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Disclaimer: This article is based on officially recorded match data and publicly available scorecards; statistics are subject to future verification.
